I know that the ideal temperature for them is between 76-80 or so degrees, but that anything above 70 should be okay. My current room temperature in the middle of the day is 72, but I'm quite sure that it dips down quite a bit (perhaps into the high 60's) during the night. Is a heater necessary for my tank?
dragonx47
Yes a heater is necessary for your tank. I imagine you want a healthy betta which means keeping the water clean & warm (78-80F). If the ambiant temp is 72 the water temp will be cooler.
At those temperatures and with the fluctuations that not having a heater will cause, your betta is going to get stressed and most likely sick.
A heater is intended to keep a stable temperature, and your tank is much too cold to go without.
A heater is intended to keep a stable temperature, and your tank is much too cold to go without.
+1 to shellieca.
It's really important, too, that the temperature of the tank be stable. Drastic changes in temp are stressful for bettas, and that can cause them to get sick easier.
Basically, yes, a heater is necessary!
Edit: Ohai, LBF! Same time posting!
It's really important, too, that the temperature of the tank be stable. Drastic changes in temp are stressful for bettas, and that can cause them to get sick easier.
Basically, yes, a heater is necessary!
Edit: Ohai, LBF! Same time posting!
Make sure you get an adjustable one with a thermostat, so that you can set the temperature.
The pre-set ones that are often advertised for bettas (those that heat up to certain degrees above room temperature) usually don't hold the correct temperature, or keep it stable.
The pre-set ones that are often advertised for bettas (those that heat up to certain degrees above room temperature) usually don't hold the correct temperature, or keep it stable.
Would the heater in the link below at 25w be perfect?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13185478&lmdn=Aquarium+Size&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13185478&lmdn=Aquarium+Size&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo
The heater brands I use and like best are
Penn Plax Cascade
Hagen Elite Mini Submersible
Hydor Theo
Marineland Visitherm
Most of, if not all of these heaters have to be ordered online or found in a local fish shop. Petsmart and Petco generally don't carry them. Good places to order are www.amazon.com and www.drsfostersmith.com
Penn Plax Cascade
Hagen Elite Mini Submersible
Hydor Theo
Marineland Visitherm
Most of, if not all of these heaters have to be ordered online or found in a local fish shop. Petsmart and Petco generally don't carry them. Good places to order are www.amazon.com and www.drsfostersmith.com
Because bettas are tropical fish and come from countries where the water temperature is much higher than the average room temperature in a lot of places.
A heater also prevents the water temperature from fluctuating. Drastic fluctuations in temperature can stress fish and leave them very vulnerable to disease or parasites such as velvet.
IMO a heater is one of the most essential pieces of equipment in owning a betta, unless you either live in the tropics or maintain your house at a steady 80-82 degrees.
A heater also prevents the water temperature from fluctuating. Drastic fluctuations in temperature can stress fish and leave them very vulnerable to disease or parasites such as velvet.
IMO a heater is one of the most essential pieces of equipment in owning a betta, unless you either live in the tropics or maintain your house at a steady 80-82 degrees.
It all depends on how warm the room is and how stable the temp of the room is NozzALa... My Daughters Betta was in a 2.5 gallon for a while and the temp stayed a steady 82f . That was due to both the size of the tank and the fact it was kept next to my sons Dragon that requires a basking temp of 105-108f therefor obviously a very warm room. However now in a 4 gallon in my daughters room I had to absolutely buy a heater.
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